Haiti faces escalating gang violence, leading to mass displacement
The Associated Press — March 23, 2024, 02:00 AM UTC
Over 33,000 people have fled gang violence in Haiti's capital, with 17,000 left homeless since Feb. 29. Gangs have attacked police stations, the airport, and prisons, releasing 4,000 inmates. Police struggle due to lack of resources, with officers unable to cash checks for a month. The U.S. evacuated over 130 citizens. Caribbean leaders are forming a transitional council as Prime Minister Ariel Henry plans to resign.